Managing Global Genetic Resources : Agricultural Crop Issues and Policies

This anchor volume to the series Managing Global Genetic Resources examines the structure that underlies efforts to preserve genetic material, including the worldwide network of genetic collections; the role of biotechnology; and a host of issues that surround management and use. Among the topics explored are in situ versus ex situ conservation, management of very large collections of genetic material, problems of quarantine, the controversy over ownership or copyright of genetic material, and more. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryAn Overview of Genetic Resources ManagementPart I: Basic Science Issues1. Genetic Vulnerability and Crop Diversity2. Crop Diversity: Institutional Responses3. In Situ Conservation of Genetic Resources4. The Science of Collecting Genetic Resources5. The Science of Managing Genetic Resources6. Using Genetic Resources7. Biotechnology and Germplasm Conservation8. Documentation of Genetic Resources9. The Conservation of Genetic Stock Collections10. The Genetic Resources of MicroorganismsPart II: Policy Issues11. Exchange of Genetic Resources: Quarantine12. Exchange of Genetic Resources: Proprietary Rights13. Genetic Resources: Assessing Economic Value14. Conflicts Over Ownership, Management, and Use15. National and International ProgramsReferencesGlossaryAbbreviationsAuthorsIndex